Playa Maderas-Del empalme Marsella 200 metros al norte, 48600 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
#19 of 32 hotels in San Juan del Sur
Guests' ChoiceBased on 215 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
7.1
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 June 2024
Aurélie
FranceThe AC : the hotel’s rule is having the AC between 21-24 but honestly it’s too cold if you come from outside (around 30 Celsius) The « Americans prices » of the restaurant. I’ve ordered once the only veggie option. It wasn’t not really tasty and they forgot the avocado (mistakes happen but it was a bit expensive without). Some small things they should fix : the room’s door doesn’t close properly, the toilet seat…
The location near to the beach, the swimming pool, the activities, the view from the yoga’s place. The staff was very friendly ! The bed sheets and to have curtains !! Not all guesthouses or hotel have curtains for the bunk bed. It’s a plus for the privacy.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Gina
GermanyMamy things not available in the restaurant, expensive minimarket
Nice staff, and pool.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Jessica
United StatesThe room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
José
NicaraguaThere was some dust on our room, on the dedicated space to put our clothes
The staff was superb
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Felix
GermanyIt is a bit far from the beach and the town. It was very busy when we arrived and people were partying until late with music playing a little bit to loud in my opinion. I think the price was a bit high in comparison what we usually pay for a private room with shared bathroom, but it was high season, so everything is a little bit more expensive usually.
The staff was very friendly, helpful and responsive, especially when we needed to organize a taxi arriving late at night. They also made it possible for us to check in late. The breakfast was also good and you could choose from several options. The pool area is big and looks nice. Room and bathroom were clean. Internet was very fast and easy to access.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Ibarra
NicaraguaThe taxes The bed
The location of the site , amazing , quite environment just birds and the air smashing in the woods
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Chelsea
AustraliaDefinitely was very noisey, but we were there on a Saturday night..
I think for what you pay it’s pretty good value for money. Our private room was a great size and clean. If you want to stay out of the hustle of San Juan then this is a good spot as you can jsut walk to Maderas beach which is convenient.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Federico
ItalyNice location to reach surfing spots
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Joshua
New Zealandno food served between breakfast and 5pm so closest place to eat is hush, roads aroun can get very muddy when raining
close to maderas beach for surfing,make sure you rent a motorbike very steep hill down to beach! nice and quiet selina,breakfast was very good and big sizes, staff very friendly
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Weijerman
Netherlandsno kitchen utensils (eg: only one knife) and no social atmosphere
nice beautiful open space with great pool
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Stavros
GreeceI was very surprised that for 55USD they do not provide a towel for the single room
Spacious, relaxing, nice staff, good internet, and breakfast.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Sally
United Kingdomit’s far from the beach but not too far and I always managed to find some ride (but if you’re staying for a very long time could be tiring and do this walk everyday). and the second thing it’s pricy (just like any selina) I was lucky to get some discount from my genius level 3. but really worth the comfort (stayed for 1 night). small Tip: do your shopping in San Juan no supermarket in madera hammock in my balcony was broken (please fix)
Beautiful place, great pool, free activities (yoga etc) great big kitchen and the most comfortable room I stayed in (they had AC, 2 pillows, really good bathroom, big spacious rooms) really just like a hotel feeling. If you want to treat yourself that’s the place ! lots of places to chill and socialize & balcony in each room. great pool great after a day at the beach.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Miro
Slovakiafree events are nit very realible, they didn't happen and nobody said anything, so it can hack your program
really good price for dorm, pool really nice and clean, staff was friendly, dorm with clima, shower and toilet
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Daniel
Germanyno vibe
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Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Thomas
DenmarkSelina is great value for money for the ROOM. But beware, they'll screw you for other services. Everything they offer from beverages to activities are at least as expensive as what you'd pay elsewhere, but it's almost always significantly more expensive. Which is maybe fair, but avid hostel visitors would expect a hostel to be sort of "your friend that helps you navigate the local area by showing you how not to get screwed" kinda. Selena is the screwer here. I've been to 3 different Selena locations, and it's been true for all. If you're fine with that and buy stuff elsewhere, Selena is a very fine choice!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Benjamin
Germanytoo far away from the city and the beach
different activities to choose pool music rum
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Alina
GermanyThe facilities (showers and toilets) next to the tips weren't really well-equipped and often dirty.
Slept in a tipi which was super cozy. When we arrived, the mosquito net in the first tipi we got couldn't be closed, so staff helped us move to another one. Facilities in the main building were great and the kitchen was well-equipped. Drinkable water was always available for free. The swimming pool and the zip line were a nice plus! Only 15 minute walk to the Maderas beach.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Jonathan
Nicaraguathe way is not good and there are few things to do in the hotel.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Savannah
NetherlandsThe standard rooms are quite simple in that doors are very heavy (and don’t close well), the front door had to be locked to close it (which is a minor hassle) and the bathroom door shuts itself (which is inconvenient). However, we received an upgrade to the Suite+ room. This was absolutely the best room we got in 4 months of traveling: spacious, balcony, etc. Just fantastic!
This Selina hostel was one of the most beautiful we have seen: it has a nice pool area and the accommodations look very pretty. They also offer free yoga in the evening.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Kay
NetherlandsThe swimming pool and area around it could use a touch up, looks a bit old and could use some nice beds for example to relax on Food in the restaurant is quite expensive and snacks in the small store are ridiculously expensive
Really nice rooms. Nicest room I have been in so far during my two months of traveling. The AC didn’t work so we got an upgrade to a room with own bathroom which made the whole experience much nicer.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Danielle
Netherlandsit was not so busy so that was why most the activities were not happing, unfortunately, beacause I really wanted to join them.
loved this place. it was cozy and the pool was really nice. private rooms and also dorms were good. loved the yoga classes in the nice shala from Steven.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 24 November 2022
Maarten
NetherlandsNice location but needs some renovation. Booking went wrong so that was a bit of a hassle. Manager was not kind and very grumpy.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 November 2022
Luca
AustraliaThe power went out on numerous occasions and we had to eat 2 minute noodles using the gas stove to boil water. The location is shocking, it’s a 20minute walk on a dirt road to get to the beach and 15 minutes the other way to get groceries. The ‘hot shower’ was very sensitive and was mostly cold water. Selina’s beers and food options were outrageously expensive and with limited/difficult alternatives we did have to drink/eat there during our stay. We wouldn’t stay again and wouldn’t recommend staying.
We booked a teepee but once we arrived were upgraded to a room but that we had a write a good review. This was possibly a joke but didn’t set the right tone, especially because the teepees were not being used. This happened to other guests but ours was a free upgrade while we heard others had to pay. The pool and common area were good, along with the shared kitchen.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Roger
Costa RicaBeverages were 2.5x expensive comparing to regular price :( The road during winter is really heavy for Sedans.
Chill place Good food and good price The main pool is really good. The staff is kind and helpful. Clean bathrooms and showers. The Teepee Tent was comfortable, clean, and with very good space. The chicken is always a good option.
Stayed in September 2022
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